Head to Asakusa for the biggest melon pan you’ve ever seen! Fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, the best way to eat Kagetsudo’s famous jumbo melon pan is stuffed with ice cream or cream!

Walking the streets of Tokyo, Japan in February 2020. I show the areas of Akihabara, Asakusa, and Shibuya. Akihabara is known ...

The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

Martial arts equipment manufacturer Mitsuboshi Co, Ltd (est 1953) has recently opened its flagship store Mitsuboshi Global, a ...

Discover the best spas and saunas in Tokyo—from solo saunas to luxury retreats. Perfect for relaxation, wellness, and ...

A view of the Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan on March 11, 2025. Photo by AFP It said over half of users -- 69% of women and 54% of men -- had ...

People clad in hanten coats cry out “Oisa” and “Soiya” as they carry a mikoshi portable shrine in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on ...

From the busy streets of Tokyo to the stunning nature of the countryside, here’s where to go in Japan Credit: Peter Adams/Getty A day of exploring. Rise early (to avoid the crowds) if visiting popular ...

To clear things up, Harajuku is a neighborhood in Japan (part of ... Shibuya and Harajuku, Asakusa is the quieter of the bunch. Sort of. Home to the popular Sensoji Temple, the area does see ...

A minimarket is available at the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden, Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and Honryuji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 ...